The objective of this study was to describe a new technique for transcatheter device closure
of large atrial septal defects (ASDs) using the Amplatzer septal occluder and our experience …

The aim was to determine the feasibility of using the Amplatzer septal occluder for closure of
moderate and large secundum atrial septal defects in adults. Fifty patients aged 16–76 years …

Recent experience with the spring-loaded patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) occluder has
demonstrated several advantages of this device in the closure of intracardiac defects …

The feasibility and safety of transvenous closure of atrial septal defects by a new device was
tested in 20 piglets, in which atrial septal defects were created by foramen ovale dilatation …

Objective: This study aims to analyse the collective experience of participating European
Congenital Heart Surgeons Association centres in the surgical management of …

Aim: To evaluate the safety and efficacy of transcatheter closure of secundum atrial septal
defects (ASD) with the Amplatzer septal occluder. Methods: 236 consecutive patients with a …

Transcatheter closure of secundum atrial septal defect (ASD) using clamshell or buttoned
devices is accompanied by a high incidence of residual shunt. Recently, a new self …

Objectives: This study sought to compare the safety, efficacy and clinical utility of the
Amplatzer septal occluder (ASO) for closure of secundum atrial septal defect (ASD) with …

To evaluate the feasibility of transcatheter closure of secundum atrial septal defects (ASDs)
associated with deficient rims (< 5 mm) using the Amplatzer septal occluder (ASO), 23 …

Background—A variety of transcatheter atrial septal defect (ASD) occluders are currently in
use around the world. Although for the most part effective, all of these devices lack features …